§ 49.62.005 Findings
§ 49.62.010 Definitions
§ 49.62.020 When void and unenforceable
§ 49.62.030 When void and unenforceable against independent contractors
§ 49.62.040 Dollar amounts adjusted
§ 49.62.050 Unenforceable provisions
§ 49.62.060 Franchisor restrictions
§ 49.62.070 Employees having an additional job — When authorized
§ 49.62.080 Violation of this chapter — Relief — Remedies
§ 49.62.090 Conflict of laws
§ 49.62.100 Retroactive application
§ 49.62.110 Construction
§ 49.62.900 Effective date — 2019 c 299

Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 49.62 - Noncompetition covenants

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.